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AFV 511R

1977 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 511R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 56,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 56,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,881 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 51,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 50,203 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,192 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

OSR suspension strap snaped

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,820 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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AFV 511R is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFV 511R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFV 511R?

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What year was AFV 511R registered?

AFV 511R is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1977.

Is AFV 511R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 511R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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